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Dia de Los Muertos

Dia de Los Muertos On Dia de Los Muertos it is believed that the spirits of our dead come back from the afterlife to visit family and friends. It is thought that a slight breeze, a beautiful butterfly or even a hummingbird can carry their spirit. Families and friends gather to celebrate the return of their loved ones with delicious food, family visits to the grave sites and festive attire. A welcome home fiesta for the spirit of their loved ones, who when arrive can enjoy the altar, hear festive music and enjoy visiting all their family who has come to… Read More

My Week in Pictures

Happy Halloween!! I hope you have a wonderfully sweet day!! Here’s a little glimpse of what I have been up to this week, enjoy! Pumpkin Pasta for dinner, loved it!! We try to have a family dinner/ movie night every Tuesday. My girls love them!! Surprise Birthday dinner for my little sister, she loved her pumpkin chocolate cake. Ahh dishes, there is always dishes to wash. They can wait I’d rather enjoy my family. October isn’t October without Martha. I just had to make this Fany Gerson rice pudding cheesecake again, it’s really that good. My nieces and daughters… Read More

Atole de Avena

Atole de Avena Growing up when the days became shorter and the mornings were chilly my mother would make us Avena before we headed out for school. Milky oatmeal laced with cinnamon and piloncillo served in a coffee mug was the perfect method to soothe us before a long day in class. I always felt a bit more grown up sipping my avena from a coffee cup alongside my dad while he had his morning coffee. The thick, steamy avena would hit your pancita and be just the thing needed to hold you over until lunch time. Sometimes we would… Read More

Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate

Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate We are slowly putting together our altar this year for Dia de Los Muertos. This day is dedicated to reflecting on the lives of loved ones we have lost. We celebrate their lives and rejoice in their memories. This year our altar will be filled with sugar skulls, marigolds, candles, papel picado and personal mementos. I hope that with sharing my families past my girls will learn about their culture, grow to appreciate their heritage and remember those who came before them. Last week my girls made Dia de Los Muertos mugs and… Read More

Latism and Sweet Life Nominated for Best Latina Food Blogger!!!

I’m heading to Houston this week for the Latism Conference– Latinos in Social Media after a fun filled weekend in Chicago (more on that a little later). I have made it my mission to push myself more and more each year with my blog. Writing more, becoming more familiar with my camera and collectively putting myself in positions that would have sent me in a complete frenzy last year. I was asked to speak this year on the Eat Healthy, Live Longer and Better panel and without even stopping to second guess myself I said YES! I’m excited, thrilled… Read More

Cheesy Beef Tamale Pie with Tillamook

I’m heading to Chicago today, but wanted to share with you my Cheesy Beef Tamale Pie featured over at Tillamook today!! A hearty tamale pie topped with cheesy masa crust that is sure to please your dinner guests! I am excited to be part of this amazing event featuring Texas Food bloggers who were asked to create an amazing party dish and share a few tips for easy entertaining. Enjoy!

DIY ~ Dia de Los Muertos Mugs

Dia de Los Muertos is fast approaching and I wanted to share an activity I did with the kids. I found this gem on Pinterest and knew it would be perfect for hot chocolate. Few supplies are needed which is always a plus. I picked up a few coffee mugs at our local dollar store, handed the kiddos a few sharpies and we were on our way! I did try to print, cut and transfer a skull stencil to the mug, but found it difficult to maneuver. Free hand was the best option. The kids had a blast and I… Read More

My Week in Pictures

Sharing a few pictures of what I have been up to~ I was up early prepping from y daughter’s bday party. Fresh salsa Her bday feast. Jicama salad with fresh plum dressing, tostadas con pollo verde and charro beans I’m a contributor at Latina Kitchen! Latina Magazine’s online food website. My infused tortillas featured! I went out to dinner with my sister’s and had a very,very bad bowl of noodles. Tomatillos milperos, recipe coming soon! A gift from my mom. The earrings her father bought her at the Feria in Mexico City when she was 16~Treasure. Hubby, sis… Read More